Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Dream Concert, a benefit concert for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation, was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City last night. Among those who attended:

Co-Chair Quincy Jones; Host committee member Kerry Washington

Singer John Legend

Rapper Talib Kweli; Stevie WonderDenise Rich

Gospel artists Bebe and Cece Winans; Kirk Franklin with wife Tammy

Music producer Swizz Beats with Wyclef Jean

Host committee member Al Roker and wife Deborah

Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo, Porschla Coleman and Russell Simmons

Viacom was the title sponsor for this event, donating $1 million dollars in cash and $500,000 in media value. Other individuals and organizations providing support include philanthropist Sheila Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, State Farm Insurance, Wal-Mart and the Walt Disney Company Foundation.